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251-kg modak-shaped cake becomes attraction at Pune’s Dagdusheth Ganpati

Pune’s Ganeshotsav 2026 featured a 251-kg Rasmalai-flavoured modak-shaped cake offered to Dagdusheth Ganpati by WS Bakers. Made by a 40-50-member team, the cake was later distributed as prasad among devotees at the Prem Mandir-themed pandal.

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 Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati. File pic

Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati. File pic

Ganeshotsav celebrations in Pune saw a unique special offering this year, as a 251-kg modak-shaped cake was given as an offering to the Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati idol.

The cake was Rasmalai flavoured and was prepared by Pune-based WS Bakers as part of its annual offering to Lord Ganesha. This is the second continuous year that the bakery has made a special offering during the festival.

For the latest Ganeshotsav 2026 news and updates, including Mumbai’s Ganpati celebrations, mandals, darshan, and festivities, follow Mid-Day's Ganeshotsav 2026 Coverage.

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